虫刺(むしさ)され

むしさされ
noun
insect bite; bug bite
1. insect bite; insect sting; bug bite
A bite or sting from an insect such as a mosquito, flea, or bee, or the resulting skin irritation.
虫刺(むしさ)されがかゆい。
The bug bite is itchy.
虫刺(むしさ)されに薬(くすり)を塗(ぬ)った。
I applied medicine to the insect bite.
夏(なつ)はキャンプに行(い)くと虫刺(むしさ)されがひどくなるので、虫除(むしよ)けスプレーが欠(か)かせない。
In summer, insect bites get bad when camping, so bug repellent spray is essential.

Derived from 虫(むし) (insect) and 刺(さ)される (to be stung/bitten), forming a compound noun. Refers to any kind of insect bite or sting, most commonly mosquito bites in everyday conversation.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 虫刺(むしさ)されの薬(くすり): insect bite medication
  • 虫刺(むしさ)されの跡(あと): insect bite mark
  • 虫刺(むしさ)されを掻(か)く: to scratch an insect bite
  • 虫刺(むしさ)されが腫(は)れる: an insect bite swells up

RELATED TERMS:

  • 虫除(むしよ)け: insect repellent
  • 蚊(か)に刺(さ)される: to be bitten by a mosquito
  • かゆみ止(ど)め: anti-itch medication
  • 蜂(はち)に刺(さ)される: to be stung by a bee
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